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Meridian State Park swimming area
Meridian State Park, Meridian, TexasLake on Lake MeridianOpen all year, fee
A recommended swimming area on Lake Meridian within Meridian State Park, with shoreline access and no lifeguard.
- Water
- Lake, Lake Meridian
- Entry
- $5 per person aged 13 and over per day; children aged 12 and under are free.
- Swim hours
- Open daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Facilities
- Recommended swimming area, shoreline access, picnic areas, campsites
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard on duty.
- Children
- Children aged 12 and under enter free.
- Managed by
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Getting there
The park is about three miles southwest of Meridian off State Highway 22. Use State Highway 174 from Cleburne, State Highway 144 from Glen Rose, or State Highway 6 from Waco, then join State Highway 22.
31.8920, -97.7087
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim at your own risk.
- Do not expect a lifeguard.
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Questions about Meridian State Park swimming area
Can you swim at Meridian State Park swimming area?
Yes. Swimming is available to park visitors in Lake Meridian at the recommended swimming area. Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard is on duty.
Does it cost anything to swim at Meridian State Park swimming area?
$5 per person aged 13 and over per day; children aged 12 and under are free.
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